Topic: How Do I Mod An Xbox With A Dead Hard Drive, Without A Mod Chip? (Read 76 times)

xboxgamer733 · « **on:** November 23, 2006, 09:10:00 PM »

For your situation, you will need to purchase a modchip in order to install a new hard drive. A softmod would not be possible because you do not have a copy of your Xbox's EEPROM to lock the new drive with.

A decent, inexpensive, modchip can be found here, and its installation instructions can be found here. To know which instructions to follow, please see what version of Xbox you own.

Good luck!

NjoY · « **Reply #1 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:00:00 AM »

QUOTE(jakki.deggs @ Nov 24 2006, 05:51 AM)

Okay, I admit, I'm a noob at modding consoles, but I need some help here, folks.

SITREP:
/My Xbox started displaying wierd images while playing Halo 2
/I rebooted the console several times, only to get the multiple language error
/I called MS customer support, but they offered nothing in the lines of help
/They told me to mail my console and give them $79.99 for a repair
/I can hear the clicking of the hard drive arm, which I know is not functioning

I'd like to be able to perform a soft mod, and install a new hard drive, but I don't run Linux. Is it possible with Windows XP?

Thanks,
Jakki.Deggs

Are you in the UK? I can help you if you are. PM me

macktruck722 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2006, 03:05:00 PM »

I had the same thing happen to my brother's xbox recently...I would like to know how to recover the xbox to a working state....preferably without a modchip because he plays on live alot...The flubber bootup comes up, and then the hard drive starts clicking and the screen comes up with your xbox needs service...I'm not a stranger to opening the case,etc ...already had to replace the Thompson drive that died in it a few months ago...I know that you can replace the motherboard and hard drive as a pair...but was hoping to not have to spend that much....is there any way i could just replace the hard drive...i know id somehow have to find the key...etc....is this possible without modding the console if it wont boot the dash? or do i have to install a modchip and replace the HDD?

Movax · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2006, 03:51:00 PM »

As was said already, If you can't get your xbox to boot due to hard drive failure and you don't have your eeprom data, you need a chip. You can still flash the chip with a stock bios, or remove the chip after your new hard drive is locked.

The only other alternative is to get the eeprom data off the board: http://llamma.com/xb...box_Hdd_key.htm

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